Overview
Joel Smith is an Orthopedics provider in Chula Vista, California. Dr. Smith is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Calcium Pyrophosphate Arthritis, Achilles Tendon Rupture, Hip Replacement, and Myringotomy. Dr. Smith is currently accepting new patients.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 1 peer reviewed article. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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Accepted insurance can change. Please verify directly with the provider.
Accepted insurance plans:
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- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
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- OTHER COMMERCIAL
- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
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- MEDICARE DISCOUNT CARD
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- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE SNP
- MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Locations
750 Medical Center Ct Ste 6, Chula Vista, CA 91911
3750 Convoy St Ste 116, San Diego, CA 92111
Clinical Research
Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Joel Smith
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Joel Smith?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Joel Smith by calling their office at 442-274-0566. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Joel Smith a top-rated expert for Hip Replacement?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Joel Smith is classified as an Advanced expert for Hip Replacement, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.
What conditions does Dr. Joel Smith specialize in?
While Dr. Joel Smith is a Orthopedics, they have specific expertise in Hip Replacement, Osteoarthritis, and Calcium Pyrophosphate Arthritis. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Orthopedics.
Does Dr. Joel Smith participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Joel Smith has published 1 articles and abstracts on conditions like Hip Replacement. You can view a list of Dr. Joel Smith's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Joel Smith accept my insurance?
Dr. Joel Smith accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 442-274-0566 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
MediFind evaluates expertise by pulling from factors such as number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials, speaking at industry conferences, prescribing and referral patterns, and strength of connections with other experts in their field.
Learn more about MediFind’s expert tiers
- Advanced
- Hip ReplacementDr. Smith isAdvanced. Learn about Hip Replacement.
- Experienced
- Achilles Tendon RuptureDr. Smith isExperienced. Learn about Achilles Tendon Rupture.
- BowlegsDr. Smith isExperienced. Learn about Bowlegs.
- BursitisDr. Smith isExperienced. Learn about Bursitis.
- Calcium Pyrophosphate ArthritisDr. Smith isExperienced. Learn about Calcium Pyrophosphate Arthritis.
- MyringotomyDr. Smith isExperienced. Learn about Myringotomy.
- OsteoarthritisDr. Smith isExperienced. Learn about Osteoarthritis.